Luke 1:76: And thou, child, shalt be called, &c

Prophet of Christ the Lord Most-High,
His great immediate harbinger,
The Baptist came to testify,
Jesus the Saviour to declare,
And make that heavenly Victim known,
Who should for all mankind atone.

With his our oflfice is the same
Who preach the reconciling word,
Publish the all-redeeming Lamb,
As sure forerunners of our Lord
Commission'd to prepare His ways.
And sent before MessiaJis face.

His heralds in His name we cry.
Sinners the gospel-grace receive,
And God who sent His Son to die
Doth by our word the Spirit give.
Who testifies salvation known
And pardon felt through Christ alone.